Is this true?

[OGBoardPoster2005]

From 411mania

As the 1980's began and wrestling began to become a bit more…well, cartoonish for lack of a better word, gimmicks for black workers changed as well. One prime example was Kamala. On the face of it, it was a rather racist act, a big black man dressed in a loincloth with white makeup and acting like an African savage. Being led to the ring by a guy in a mask and safari outfit didn't help either. But it did allow him to be unique and a draw. Still, he had to go up against some racism. One time Hulk Hogan wanted to put him over by countout by Jay Strongbow, a WWF agent at the time, said no. Neither man knew Kamala was listening when Strongbow said he didn't deserve a win as he was just "a big black n---er with paint on his face." Hogan, to his credit, simply went back and told Kamala he couldn't talk Strongbow out of it, not mentioning the slur. While Kamala was never a major star, he did make himself a standout with the act.

[dirtydickraines]

I read the story about Hogan wanting to put Kamala over and Strongbow's comment. I don't know if it is true though.

[Cranjis McBasketball]

I read somewhere Kamala carried a gun to the ring with him for a match. I think it was against Andre the Giant.....anyway, Kamala was afraid for his life and deicded to take the gun, so if someone got killed out there, he wouldn't be the last one.

[mrpink]

jbcool said:

From 411mania

As the 1980's began and wrestling began to become a bit more…well, cartoonish for lack of a better word, gimmicks for black workers changed as well. One prime example was Kamala. On the face of it, it was a rather racist act, a big black man dressed in a loincloth with white makeup and acting like an African savage. Being led to the ring by a guy in a mask and safari outfit didn't help either. But it did allow him to be unique and a draw. Still, he had to go up against some racism. One time Jay Strongblow wanted him put over by countout but Hogan said no. Neither man knew Kamala was listening when Hogan said he didn't deserve a win as he was just "a big black n---er with paint on his face." Hogan went back and told Kamala he couldn't talk Strongbow out of it, not mentioning the slur. While Kamala was never a major star, he did make himself a standout with the act.

fixed

This is how imagine it really happened

[The Captain]

Contrary to popular belief, Hogan didn't start becoming a complete tool about putting people over until he got to WCW.

[Tonto Goldstein]

onyx said:

Contrary to popular belief, Hogan didn't start becoming a complete tool about putting people over until he got to WCW.

Really, 'cause a lot's been said about him refusing to put over Bret Hart for the belt when he was leaving WWF the first time.

[Chuckie Finster]

Kamala stated it in James Guttman's book exactly how it's written above and said it in a shoot interview so yes its true.

[George Harrison]

mrpink said:

jbcool said:

From 411mania

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This is how imagine it really happened

Why the f*** fix something you didn't post?
Oh, my bad! You were bashing Hogan! Lol, sorry man, I thought you were trying to be original or something.



Why did Kamala fear for his life, enough to take a gun out in front of thousands of people? Was it a racist crowd or something?

[KB Klash is nWo 4 Life]

This seems like a story that Hogan would tell.